For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 453 students in Mount Gilead, OH (there are 3 public schools, serving 975 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Mount Gilead, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Mount Gilead, OH is Gilead Christian School-elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked Mount Gilead Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Gr: K-12 | 149 students
Overview
This Town (Mount Gilead)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
453 Students
229,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
32 Teachers
18,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
50 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$10,635
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,000
$4,767
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,040 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
24,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
280 Students
139,932 Students
% White Students
62%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
157 Students
52,074 Students
% of Others Students
35%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Mount Gilead, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Mount Gilead, OH is Gilead Christian School-elementary.
How many private schools are located in Mount Gilead?
2 private schools are located in Mount Gilead.
What percentage of students in Mount Gilead go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Mount Gilead are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
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